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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 26, 2008Worth checking
Shivvers Manufacturing Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact your local dealer or Country Clipper at (800) 344-8237 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.countryclipper.com
The product
The recalled jacks are used for lifting the lawn mower during service or maintenance. Two versions of this jack model have been manufactured. Version number one was made with a nylon nut and version number two was made with a sintered bronze nut. These recalled jacks were sold separately and on Charger, JAZee and Boss riding lawn mowers.
Details
- Units affected
- About 450
- Recall date
- September 26, 2008
- Brand
- Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa
- Made or distributed by
- Country Clipper, a division of Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. of Corydon, Iowa
- What has been reported
- Shivvers has received five reports of jack lift failures and 37 warranty claims for replacement parts.
Country Clippers dealers nationwide from May 2007 through June 2008 for about $150 for the jack and about $225 for the jack kits.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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